Stress Related Illnesses - Stress Management

A human being is a psycho being. Unlike other animals, it is able to link its emotions with physical state and behavior. In managing stress related illness, it is important to first of all identify the stressors and eliminate them.

Stress related illnesses are a common occurrence in today’s world due to the increased amount of stressors in the environment. The social- economic and political conditions have become very unpredictable leading to high stress levels.

In the social cycles, the family today faces lots of pressure due to the increasing need for resources to cope up with costs of living. The family has also lost its social safety net systems and therefore more exposed to social pressures. It has become more reliant on social protection systems run by the governments which do not have the requisite emotional support. Economic challenges such the recession has also contributed to stressful situations. The inadequate employment opportunities have lead to more stressed people in the population. The unpredictable political situations including the threat of terrorists has also contributed to growing fears and stress. You no longer just travel or do shopping without having to worry about your safety.

The medical sector has seen a growing incidence of certain illnesses that have been previously been a preserve of the some minority patients. Management of stress should therefore include the sensitization of the population on these diseases to enable them identify the symptoms of stress. This is to prevent any development of complication such as stomach or duodenal ulcers from high production of bile acid.

Migraines are one of the most common form stress related illnesses. This is often associated with very severe headache. Migraines are a growing problem and are found in more than 18 million people. Majority of the population suffering from migraines are women at 70% of those who suffer the illness. Though not all migraines are caused by stress, eliminating stressors may contribute to stable situation.

Another common symptom of stress and a stress related illness in itself is the muscle tension. This is shown through the pins in muscles around the main limbs common places being shoulders, lower back and a stiff neck. Some stress management experts have associated the muscle pains to the severe headache.

High blood pressure is a common illness associated with stress. It can be explained as due to the increased activity of adrenaline hormone which makes all the body muscles to work beyond usual. This creates a tension in the muscles which if not ended quickly may lead to an almost permanent situation. In the case of the heart, the arteries and veins get to pump faster than usual and do not go back after the stimulus is removed.

Using techniques such as Dahn Yoga, a patient with stress related illness is able to effectively manage stress.